Most broadcast facilities are mid-transition from SDI to IP, running both at once. Here you'll find coverage of SMPTE ST 2110, remote and cloud production, bonded cellular contribution, camera-to-cloud workflows, and the switchers and gear keeping live shows on air.
Brazilian manufacturer Vivensis has introduced the first locally developed TV 3.0 (DTV+) receivers for validation testing within the Brazilian market. These hardware units support the hybrid broadcast and broadband architecture of the new standard, including 4K resolution and immersive audio capabilities.
Interra Systems announced plans to showcase AI-integrated updates to its BATON, ORION, and VEGA platforms at IBC 2026. The new features focus on automating quality control, captioning, and real-time monitoring to help broadcasters scale operations with reduced manual oversight.
Bridge Technologies has showcased its VB440 IP Probe, a 1 RU appliance capable of monitoring uncompressed media across SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX networks. The device supports up to 80 Gbps of traffic and 8K signal analysis, designed to provide production and broadcast engineers with real-time diagnostic tools for IP-based environments.
The American Society of Cinematographers' Motion Imaging Technology Council has released StEM3, a set of standardized, open-source evaluation materials designed to calibrate LED-volume production stages. Hosted by the Academy Software Foundation, these tools provide a consistent baseline for cinematographers and engineers to verify technical performance including color rendition, dynamic range, and system synchronization across various virtual production environments.
Kiloview has launched the FN-7 and FN-8 HD Universal IP encoder/decoder cards designed for its RF02 Rack Media Framework. The new modules support bidirectional conversion between baseband SDI/HDMI signals and various IP protocols including NDI, SRT, and WHIP for high-density broadcast and production workflows.
Riedel Communications successfully deployed its RefCam Live and Easy5G private 5G network during a friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana. The technology was integrated into a 30-camera broadcast workflow to provide referee-perspective HD footage via SDI while maintaining reliable communication for the referee team.
Nvidia is transitioning its H100 and GB200 data center infrastructure toward hot liquid cooling, utilizing water temperatures between 35°C and 45°C. This shift to higher temperature fluids enables 'free cooling' methods, effectively reducing Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) by eliminating the need for energy-intensive refrigeration chillers.
AI chip startup Etched has secured $300 million in a Sequoia-led Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $10.3 billion. The company aims to accelerate inference tasks through specialized hardware designed to optimize the prefill and decode stages of AI model processing.
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has standardized on Q5X PlayerMics and WaveNet Nesso 2.4 systems to integrate live player and umpire audio into their remote production workflow. The setup allows for real-time broadcast integration and rapid distribution of audio clips to social media channels for increased fan engagement.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated record revenue of $8.9 billion, though rights value per game declined as broadcasters faced challenges with linear TV viewership shifts. The tournament featured a significant transition to cloud-based infrastructure and hybrid AI-driven production tools provided by Lenovo to manage massive data throughput and live event complexity.
Violet Audio has integrated a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server into its dMix 128 digital mixer, allowing for natural language control of audio routing and mixing via AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude. This update enables operators to manage complex workflows, including SMPTE ST 2110-30 and AES67 protocols, using conversational commands while maintaining secure local audio processing.
The National Hockey League is centralizing live game, studio, and technical operations for the Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild, and Blues starting in the 2026/27 season. The initiative, led by newly appointed GM of Local Media Robert McGlarry, aims to provide teams with more flexible production technology and creative control over their regional broadcasts.
BBC Sport transitioned its World Cup 2026 coverage at MediaCity Studios from green-screen legacy workflows to a new LED volume and extended reality (XR) production pipeline. The new studio environment, which utilizes Unreal Engine, ROE Visual panels, and Mo-Sys camera tracking, is now planned as a production blueprint for Match of the Day.
AMD has announced its next-generation Instinct MI400 series GPUs and 6th Gen EPYC 9006 series CPUs, designed to support high-density AI inference and agentic workloads. The company also introduced the Helios rack-scale system for data centers and new Kria AI solutions aimed at supporting physical, autonomous robotic applications.
Intel has reported an improvement in its 18A process node yields to 85% and secured a major cloud service provider commitment for foundry manufacturing. Additionally, the company announced performance updates for its Xeon 6700P processors and an expanded AI collaboration with Google Cloud.
Sony has announced the FX5, a new full-frame Cinema Line camera featuring a stacked CMOS sensor, internal X-OCN RAW recording, and Open Gate shooting support. The camera includes AI-based subject recognition and 32-bit float audio capabilities, with availability scheduled for August 2026.
BBC Sport has appointed production house Whisper to manage live broadcast and digital content for the 2026 season of The Hundred cricket tournament. The project will leverage Whisper Cymru's remote production hub in Cardiff to produce eight double-header events, integrating multi-platform digital delivery with contemporary graphics.
Pebble has announced its roadmap for cloud-native playout and AI-assisted operational workflows ahead of IBC2026. The company intends to showcase its approach to hybrid, virtualized infrastructure while integrating AI monitoring tools that operate externally to its deterministic core engine.
Representatives from Sony Professional Solutions, Original Syndicate, and Forte discuss practical strategies for deploying virtual production and XR workflows in corporate and educational settings. The panel advocates for prioritizing specific business goals, operational readiness, and ecosystem-wide consistency over initial hardware specifications.
TerraMaster has launched the D8 Hybrid 2, an eight-bay direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosure designed for media production workflows. The device allows for a combined 152TB capacity by utilizing four SATA bays for HDDs and four M.2 NVMe slots for high-speed cache or active project storage, connecting via USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Bayerischer Rundfunk has completed a technical overhaul of its Ü5 radio outside broadcast vehicle, transitioning to an IP-based, software-defined architecture. The project integrates Lawo HOME apps, mc²56 MkIII consoles, and support for SMPTE ST 2110 and AES67 standards for audio and video transport.
ESPN deployed an in-house AutoMic metadata-based identification system and transitioned craft editing workflows to AWS for its 2026 Wimbledon coverage. These technical updates enabled distributed content access for international teams and automated commentator identification on live broadcast feeds.
Tradefair is managing the exhibition of 33 British media technology vendors at the upcoming IBC2026 conference in Amsterdam. The showcase highlights a spectrum of technical solutions spanning AI-powered workflows, broadcast infrastructure, storage, and server-side ad insertion technologies.
Overtime and FOX One partnered to produce the Race to Glory competition series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, utilizing an iPhone-based remote production workflow to generate content for social platforms. The collaboration focused on a lightweight, creator-led production model that produced over 500 short-form assets and reached 142 million views.
Broadcasters are transitioning from traditional hardware-centric production facilities to software-defined, IP-native architectures to improve agility and scale. This shift requires engineering teams to adopt new skills in cloud operations and cybersecurity as they deploy virtualized tools from vendors like Lawo, EvertzAV, and Cisco.
Creative Technology and Disguise utilized an IP-native SMPTE ST 2110 workflow to manage visual playback for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The implementation featured eight Disguise GX 3 media servers and IP-VFC technology to handle 49 million pixels over a redundant 100 Gb network.
HP and Adobe have updated the HP Z Captis digital twin capture system to include Nvidia Jetson AGX-based hybrid AI inference for faster material processing. The release supports the OpenPBR standard and improves integration with Adobe Substance 3D Sampler to streamline professional 3D asset generation.
At SIGGRAPH 2026, Autodesk announced new AI and 3D Gaussian Splatting capabilities for its creative suite, including Maya, 3ds Max, and Arnold. Key updates include a 'Bring Your Own Data' feature for generative motion models in Maya and native 3DGS editing and rendering tools to improve VFX and animation production workflows.
Sony has announced the FX5 Cinema Line camera, featuring a 16.6MP full-frame stacked sensor and internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW recording. The camera is positioned between the FX3 and FX6 models and includes advanced features such as three base ISO settings and AI-powered autofocus capabilities.
OptiTrack has launched ActiveIO, an active motion tracking platform that integrates two-way RF communication, IMU sensor fusion, and intelligent marker identification. The hardware ecosystem aims to improve tracking reliability, setup speed, and device status monitoring for professional virtual production, broadcast, and industrial robotics workflows.
Sony has launched the FX5 cinema camera, a new compact model positioned between the FX3 and FX6 that introduces internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW recording, AI-driven autofocus, and 5K open-gate capture capabilities. The camera features a new 16.6MP stacked sensor and a redesigned interface intended to align more closely with Sony's high-end Venice and Burano cinema lines.
The Savannah Bananas have deployed Calrec Argo M consoles and Type R systems to manage remote broadcast audio workflows for their 2026 World Tour. The infrastructure supports live streaming to platforms including YouTube, ESPN, and Disney+ via a hybrid REMI model spanning 75 stadiums.
Roland has released the V-1-4K video switcher, designed to streamline 4K workflows for corporate, educational, and house-of-worship production environments. The device integrates five inputs with onboard scaling and a region-of-interest cropping function to simplify high-resolution production for teams with limited technical resources.
DMC Production Germany served as the technical service provider for MagentaTV's 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast, managing a hybrid production workflow between Munich and New York. The project involved processing 65 individual match signals in UHD and HDR with Dolby Atmos across a complex multi-site infrastructure.
BBC Sport has appointed production house Whisper to deliver live broadcast and digital coverage for the 2026 season of The Hundred. The production will utilize the Whisper Cymru remote production hub in Cardiff to manage eight live match blocks and multi-platform digital assets.
Broadcasters are increasingly shifting toward hybrid production models for major sporting events by combining on-site hardware with remote galleries. This architecture utilizes technologies like SMPTE ST 2110, JPEG XS, and SRT to balance deterministic local control at venues with the efficiency and resource utilization of centralized, remote-based production.
Matrox Video discusses the migration of live venue infrastructure toward AV-over-IP architectures using SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX standards to improve flexibility and scalability. The article provides a case study of Trøndelag Theatre using Matrox ConvertIP technology to replace aging analog distribution with a 1 GbE IP-based workflow.
The FCC has proposed a retroactive ban on previously authorized foreign-manufactured uncrewed aircraft systems and components, including cameras commonly used for remote production and aerial video surveillance. This regulatory action targets specific manufacturers, including DJI, and could mandate the removal of these products from U.S. markets.
LiveU has launched the LU900Q, a flagship field production unit featuring 4Kp60 10-bit HDR encoding and a new AI-driven predictive connectivity layer called LiveU IQ. The device integrates multi-input workflows, dual-channel intercom, and high-speed file transfer to consolidate remote broadcast infrastructure.
Super Micro Computer Inc. reported a record $60 billion order backlog driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure hardware. The company also raised its fiscal fourth-quarter gross margin forecast to 15-17%, citing a favorable product mix.
Marquistech has equipped its Noida, India, facility with test systems from Rohde & Schwarz to establish the country's first GCF RTO and PTCRB ATL lab. The new laboratory provides conformance and EMI/EMC testing for mobile, IoT, and wireless device manufacturers aiming to streamline certification and time-to-market.
SILITH and UMC have reached a mass-production milestone for 1.6T silicon photonics ICs manufactured at UMC's Singapore facility. This development aims to provide high-bandwidth optical interconnects for AI and hyperscale data center infrastructure.
The Savannah Bananas' streaming platform, Banana Ball TV, has deployed Calrec audio consoles and networking systems to standardize remote production (REMI) workflows. The equipment supports a multi-format audio environment across 75 stadiums, enabling consistent first-pass mixing for live broadcasts.
Infront and its subsidiary HBS are providing host broadcast services and media distribution for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. The project features an integrated broadcast workflow utilizing augmented reality, real-time data modeling, and specialized graphic positioning for vertical social media platforms.
NEP Group has outfitted its PGA TOUR mobile production trailers with 29 Boland 31-inch HDR OLED displays to standardize monitoring for its traditional broadcast and ESPN+ REMI workflows. The installation emphasizes the need for color consistency, reliability in mobile environments, and HDR performance across physically constrained production spaces.
Host Broadcast Services (HBS) utilized a centralized London-based production hub to manage non-live content for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, utilizing 400 staff and 126 editing stations. The initiative successfully tripled digital content consumption and integrated creator-led social feeds with traditional broadcast workflows, including datatainment and virtual match re-creations.
The Sony Alpha 7R VI has achieved high sales rankings on Amazon, reflecting a growing preference among professionals and hybrid creators for multi-purpose cameras over dedicated cinema hardware. The camera's high-resolution sensor and advanced video features are directly competing with Sony’s compact Cinema Line, specifically the FX3A, prompting a shift in market expectations for compact production tools.
A report by VidOvation highlights key trends from NAB Show 2026, driven by industry conversations with broadcast technology leaders. The report details a significant transition toward software-defined live production, the widespread integration of SMPTE ST 2110, and the operational move of AI from experimental to practical use cases in broadcast workflows.
Pliant Technologies has launched CrewCom Flex, a frameless matrix IP intercom system designed to support AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110 standards. The platform enables scalable, distributed voice communications across wired, wireless, and virtual infrastructures for production environments.
Host Broadcast Services (HBS) utilized a centralized London hub with 126 editing stations to produce multi-platform content for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The project successfully integrated live broadcasting with digital and social-first content distribution, resulting in a three-fold increase in digital consumption compared to previous tournaments.
